Nikon S32 vs Olympus XZ-1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S32 vs Olympus XZ-1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was announced 3 years later than the XZ-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S32 scores against the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S32 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S32 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S32 against the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S32 will show greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.